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The Gulf Coast Safety Council (GCSC) is chartered by the State of Louisiana as a non-profit corporation, and our goals are to provide state-of-the-art, innovative training and support processes to your workforce.
Announcements
Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Industry’s most trusted awareness-level PSM training hasn’t gone away — it just got a whole lot better.
The Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC) has reimagined the Basic Orientation Plus® (BOP) program to meet the needs of today’s workforce while preserving the gold standard you’ve counted on for decades. ARSC has enhanced the program with a more interactive learning experience and flexible delivery options that align with the demands of your job sites and the realities of today’s workforce.
This new option allows participants to complete the Basic Orientation Plus or Refresher course anytime, anywhere, while maintaining the same level of oversight and quality through innovative proctoring technology. This new virtual training option ensures flexibility while maintaining the highest standards of safety and oversight.
Hours of operation: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Upcoming Events & Classes
📅 Dates: November 6, 2025 – November 7, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 Days
The STEP course is a 2-day, instructor-led training designed for current front-line supervisors and employees being considered for future supervisory roles. Participants will gain practical skills, leadership tools, and essential knowledge to effectively manage teams and workplace responsibilities.
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📅 Date: December 12, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
These 4-hour instructor led combined courses puts lifesaving skills in context with real-life scenarios trainees can relate to.
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📅 Date: December 9, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This 5-hour instructor-led course is designed to fulfill the training requirements for a “Competent Person” involved in trenching and excavation activities. GCSC will deliver the training and provide a course evaluation to the employer. It is the employer’s responsibility to certify that the employee is qualified to serve as a Competent Person for trenching and excavation work.
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📅 Date: January 9, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This 5-hour, instructor-led course will teach you how to become a safe and effective flagger in accordance with ATSSA standards.
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📅 Date: To Be Determined
🕖 Time: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This 7-hour instructor led course covers NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. Participants will learn essential safe work practices to prevent injuries from electrical hazards such as shock, arc flash, and arc blast. The course includes real-world case studies and guidance on applying NFPA 70E to protect yourself and others on the job.
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BOP REIMAGED IS HERE – PSM TRAINING OPTIMIZED FOR TODAY
For decades, the Basic Orientation Plus (BOP) and its Refresher have set the standard for PSM training across industry. Now, these courses have been reimagined to include a more interactive learning experience and flexible delivery options that align with the realities of today’s workforce.

